Four months of the 'Rodrigato' and an expectation of transition
Four months have passed since the acting presidency of Delcy Rodríguez, this 'new political moment' following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores. A period that is barely emerging. A political opening has been developed, and concessions have been made to the United States government and the opposition, in a process from which the ruling party deconstructs its objectives and slogans in order to survive.
TL;DR
- Delcy Rodríguez has been acting president for four months following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores.
- A political opening and concessions have been made to the US and the opposition to ensure the ruling party's survival.
- There's a return of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and an effort to reconcile with international capital.
- Administrative and institutional changes are being made, prioritizing technocratic credentials without compromising revolutionary principles.
- Modifications are underway in the Central Bank of Venezuela and the Supreme Court of Justice.
- US presence and potential investments in key sectors are increasing, posing political consequences for Chavismo.
- Despite slight political and economic improvements, internal dissent exists, with some criticizing Rodríguez's concessions as "capitulation."
- Mario Silva has criticized Rodríguez for "kneeling" to the US and attempting to "erase the memory of Commander Hugo Chávez."
- María Corina Machado remains influential internationally, awaiting a suitable moment to return to Venezuela.
- The opposition, grouped under the Unitary Platform, is reorganizing and focusing on issues like salary improvements.
- The current period, termed the "Rodrigato," is seen by some as the start of a new cycle within the Bolivarian revolution's dominance, with uncertain implications for a transition to democracy.